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Stovetop Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese

When the comfort food cravings hit, this healthy butternut squash mac and cheese recipe does the trick (ready on the stove in 25 minutes!)

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 491 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp olive oil 15 mL
  • ½ cup diced white onion about ½ of a medium onion
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 ½ cups vegetable broth 354 mL
  • 3 cups diced butternut squash about half of a medium squash
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper
  • 1 lb uncooked pasta any shape, 453 g
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese 100 g
  • ½ cup PLAIN yogurt 120 g
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard optional

Instructions

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  1. Flavor Base: Add 1 Tbsp olive oil to a large pot and set over medium heat. Add ½ cup diced white onion and 2 cloves garlic, cooking until soft and fragrant, about 5 minutes. 
  2. Butternut: Add 1 ½ cups vegetable broth, 3 cups diced butternut squash, 1 tsp salt, and ¼ tsp pepper. Cover and let simmer until butternut is tender, 7 to 10 minutes.
  3. Cook Pasta: Meanwhile, boil 1 lb uncooked pasta according to instructions on package, cooking until al dente.
  4. Blend: Using a handheld immersion blender (or working carefully with a countertop blender), puree the butternut mixture until smooth.
  5. Mix: Mix the butternut puree into the pasta. Add 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese and stir to evenly combine, then add ½ cup plain yogurt and continue stirring until evenly mixed. Taste and add more salt and pepper as needed. Optionally stir in dijon mustard*.

Notes

  • *Dijon mustard in mac in cheese is one of my favorite mac & cheese hacks! While it doesn't actually add any detectable mustard flavor, it elevates the flavors of the cheese and salt. Try it next time you make this!

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 491kcal (25%) Carbohydrates 69.2g (23%) Protein 20.1g (40%) Fat 16.5g (25%) Saturated Fat 7.8g (39%) Cholesterol 36mg (12%) Sodium 633mg (26%) Potassium 559mg (16%) Fiber 4.9g (20%) Sugar 7.7g (15%) Calcium 240mg (24%) Iron 3.4mg (19%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 491

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 491kcal 25%
Carbohydrates 69.2g 23%
Protein 20.1g 40%
Fat 16.5g 25%
Saturated Fat 7.8g 39%
Cholesterol 36mg 12%
Sodium 633mg 26%
Potassium 559mg 12%
Fiber 4.9g 20%
Sugar 7.7g 15%
Calcium 240mg 24%
Iron 3.4mg 19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.